Members of the History, Politics, and Justice
department received a number of awards at the recent Greek Awards Banquet. They follow a long line of campus leaders in
the department.
Shelby Core and Derek Corea received individual awards for their accomplishments within the Greek
community! Gina Grandillo received a new leadership role, while Dr. Alexander was recognized as the Greek Faculty member of
the year!
Shelby is a junior majoring in Political
Science and minoring in Business Administration. She is also a pre-law student.
She is involved with numerous activities throughout the university, including:
Phi Eta Sigma, Alpha Lambda Delta, Phi Alpha Delta, The Ohio Northern
University Disciplinary Board, and Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority.
Shelby currently serves as the President of
her sorority and was recognized at the banquet as Outstanding Greek Woman
of the Year Award. The Award statement explains:
The Outstanding Greek Women of the Year is given to the ONU Greek women
who best exemplify the ideals and philosophies of the National Panhellenic
Conference. This award recognized the women in the community that stands for
and strives to better the overall Greek image through campus, community, and
Greek involvement.
Shelby stated that, “Receiving
the Greek Woman of the Year Award is one of the greatest honors I have received
while at Ohio Northern University! Since I've been at ONU, Greek life has
always been an important aspect in my life, and I've always looked for more
ways to get involved and make a difference in not only my sorority, but Greek
life as a whole. The fact that my ZTA sisters would even think to nominate me
for this award was rewarding in itself, but actually receiving the award, and
representing the entire Greek community, is beyond what I ever imagined! I wish
to continue to make a difference in the Greek Community and also continue to
work to defy the negative stereotypes associated with being Greek.”
Congratulations, Shelby!
Gina Grandillo received the honor of Chief Recruiting
Officer for her sorority Kappa Alpha Theta! As Chief Recruiting Officer she is
in charge of all recruitment activities including everything from planning
events to signing bid cards. She also sits on the Executive Board.
Gina is a Sophomore Political Science and
Pew-law major and also has a minor in Broadcasting. She is involved in numerous
activities across campus including: Varsity Track, is the Secretary of Campus
Organizations for Student Senate, and belongs to Phi Alpha Delta.
Gina is excited for her new role as Chief
Recruiting Officer. She said, “I am honored to hold a leadership role and hope
to continue to make my chapter grow positively. Our chapter has been recognized
for many things this year including first in scholarship overall for
sororities!”
Congratulations on your new position, Gina!!
Derek Corea received the New Membership
Scholarship Award this year! This award is given to a new Greek life member who
exemplifies exceeding scholarship in the classroom and around the university.
Derek is a Political Science major, and also
minors in Philosophy. He is involved in Intramural sports, the Rugby Team,
Philosophy Club, Phi Alpha Delta, and is currently the Vice President of
Membership Development.
Congratulations on your Award, Derek!!
Finally, Dr. Alexander was recognized as the
Greek Faculty Member of the Year! He was nominated by Sigma Phi Epsilon.
The Award statement for this particular award
states:
The Outstanding Faculty Member of the Year
Award is given to a faculty member of the ONU community who exemplifies the
ideals and philosophies of the National Panhellenic This Award
recognizes a member of the community who displays outstanding qualities and
contributions to the chapter and Greek community as a whole. Employees of the
Office of Student Involvement and chapter/faculty advisors are not eligible for
this Award.
Congratulations on a well-deserved Award, Dr.
Alexander!!
